From Plano Division 3 to WVWC

Henry joined Dutch FC in 2020 as an intermediate-level player coming out of the Plano Division 3 recreational league. He had raw potential but needed time, structure, and the right environment to grow. Over six years, he did exactly that — steadily building his technical foundation, his competitive edge, and his character.

By the time the 2025–2026 season concluded, Henry had become one of the most important players on the 2008 Boys Ajax team — a player the club relied on at both ends of the field.

A Championship Season

This past year, the 2008 Boys Ajax team finished 1st place in the NPL (National Premier League) — a remarkable achievement in a division that included ECNL RL NTX (Elite Clubs National League Regional League) programs. Henry Garcia was a key contributor to that title run.

A Special Connection to WVWC

Henry's commitment carries particular significance for Dutch FC. West Virginia Wesleyan College is the same school where Dutch FC Founder and Executive Director Wilco Ravestijn played collegiate soccer, won a national championship, and developed the coaching philosophy he brought back to Texas. It is also the alma mater of Colin Rocke, Dutch FC's Director of Club Growth and Elite Platforms.

"We are extremely proud of Henry representing Dutch FC at West Virginia Wesleyan College. WVWC is the school I personally graduated from and won a national championship at — and also Colin Rocke, our Director of Club Growth and Elite Platforms. It's a big adventure and responsibility that Henry is about to embark on, but I have no doubt he has the grit and determination to do very well in Buckhannon."

"Henry has developed into a strong technical and creative player. The biggest thing that I am proud of him is his mentality in becoming a team player and not just playing for himself. He has great heart and drive — I'm very proud of him."

"The 2008 Boys was the founding team that started Dutch FC with just four recreational players. The team had to be rebuilt and reinvent itself twice over the course of its existence. Henry went through these transitions and was often faced with difficult circumstances — having to be a leader as we needed to redevelop new players to fill spots left by established players who left. I believe this adversity has helped him grow into a leader and has made him into the player he is today: mature, grounded, hard-working, and most of all, a team player."

— Wilco Ravestijn, Founder & Executive Director, Dutch FC

A Word from WVWC

"We are excited to add Henry to our recruiting class of 2026. I look forward to his continued growth and development."

— Glenn Francis, West Virginia Wesleyan College (https://www.wvwc.edu/**)**

The 2008 Boys: A Founding Story

The 2008 Boys age group holds a special place in Dutch FC history. This is the founding class — the age group that started the club with just four recreational players in 2018. The group has been through change, loss, and reinvention more than once, and each time it has come out stronger.

Henry Garcia is the latest example of what Dutch FC believes about player development: that process, patience, and the right culture produce results — not shortcuts. His commitment to WVWC follows Brody Ballenger's commitment to Central Baptist College earlier this year, and more announcements from this founding class are expected.

A Word from Henry

"I'm very grateful for Dutch FC and all the time I've spent at the club which has helped prepare me for this opportunity. I'm ready to work hard and do my best on and off the field."

— Henry Garcia

Congratulations, Henry

The entire Dutch FC family — coaches, staff, players, and families — congratulates Henry on this milestone. We cannot wait to watch you represent Dutch FC and carry the work ethic, creativity, and team-first mentality you showed every day at Fields of Faith into your collegiate career at Buckhannon, West Virginia.

From 🧡 Orange Dutch Lion to Orange Bobcat. 🧡

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Dutch FC is a non-profit, coach-run youth soccer club based in Frisco, Texas, serving boys and girls U6–U18. For more information about Dutch FC programs, visit dutchfc.com or call 469.256.7200.